15K views · 168 reactions | Dark nights and bat flights 驪 The best time to visit Old Tunnel State Park is in August and September, when bats emerge earlier, and the sky is lighter. After the sun goes down, stay a while to enjoy the night sky!  #TexasStateParks - Old Tunnel State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife ➡️ Reservation required - to make reservations visit: https://shorturl.at/maKxG | Texas State Parks | Facebook

Warrumbungle National Park is Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, providing ideal light conditions for stargazing and astronomy 💫🔭. Dark Sky Parks are areas unaffected by light pollution and specifically protected for their scientific, natural, educational and cultural heritage values. While crystal-clear night skies make the Warrumbungles an astronomer’s dream, and home to the Siding Spring Observatory, protection from artificial light is also important for plants and animals. Natural light cycl